“One of the most memorable nights of the season… the two pianists played with crystalline clarity and abundant subtlety of expression… especially in the lyrical musings of the slow movement.” — The Baltimore Sun

Duo performances of legendary pianist and conductor Leon Fleisher with internationally renowned pianist Katherine Jacobson have received accolades from music’s most respected critics, with recital and orchestra appearances around the world. Be witness to this very special Cliburn Concerts debut.

As a recipient of the Kennedy Center Honors in 2007, Leon Fleisher was recognized as a “consummate musician whose career is a testament to the life-affirming power of art.” The first American to win the Queen Elisabeth Competition in Brussels in 1952, his prolific career spans over seven decades and includes many chart-topping recordings, including a 23-CD box set from Sony Classical in 2013, and countless appearances at the world’s greatest venues. He also served as conductor for the 1981 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. He is joined in the second half of the program by his wife, internationally acclaimed soloist, duo pianist, and chamber musician Katherine Jacobson.

These concerts replace the previously scheduled performances by pianist Janina Fialkowska, who had to cancel her Fort Worth appearances due to a medical treatment that could not be postponed. Tickets previously sold for her concerts will be honored for the Fleisher-Jacobson Duo concerts on their respective dates.

PROGRAM

Leon Fleisher, piano
BACH-PETRI   “Sheep may safely graze” from Hunting Cantata, BWV 208
DEBUSSY   “La puerta del Vino” from Préludes, Book II
DEBUSSY   “Clair de Lune” from Suite bergamasque
CHOPIN   Mazurka in C-sharp Minor, op. 50, no. 3
CHOPIN   Nocturne in D-flat Major, op. 27, no. 2
BACH-BRAHMS   Chaconne for the Left Hand from the Violin Partita No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1004

– intermission –

Katherine Jacobson and Leon Fleisher, piano four hands
SCHUBERT   Fantasy in F Minor for piano four-hands, D. 940
RAVEL-GARBAN   La Valse

“One of the most memorable nights of the season… the two pianists played with crystalline clarity and abundant subtlety of expression… especially in the lyrical musings of the slow movement.” — The Baltimore Sun

Duo performances of legendary pianist and conductor Leon Fleisher with internationally renowned pianist Katherine Jacobson have received accolades from music’s most respected critics, with recital and orchestra appearances around the world. Be witness to this very special Cliburn Concerts debut.

As a recipient of the Kennedy Center Honors in 2007, Leon Fleisher was recognized as a “consummate musician whose career is a testament to the life-affirming power of art.” The first American to win the Queen Elisabeth Competition in Brussels in 1952, his prolific career spans over seven decades and includes many chart-topping recordings, including a 23-CD box set from Sony Classical in 2013, and countless appearances at the world’s greatest venues. He also served as conductor for the 1981 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. He is joined in the second half of the program by his wife, internationally acclaimed soloist, duo pianist, and chamber musician Katherine Jacobson.

These concerts replace the previously scheduled performances by pianist Janina Fialkowska, who had to cancel her Fort Worth appearances due to a medical treatment that could not be postponed. Tickets previously sold for her concerts will be honored for the Fleisher-Jacobson Duo concerts on their respective dates.

PROGRAM

Leon Fleisher, piano
BACH-PETRI   “Sheep may safely graze” from Hunting Cantata, BWV 208
DEBUSSY   “La puerta del Vino” from Préludes, Book II
DEBUSSY   “Clair de Lune” from Suite bergamasque
CHOPIN   Mazurka in C-sharp Minor, op. 50, no. 3
CHOPIN   Nocturne in D-flat Major, op. 27, no. 2
BACH-BRAHMS   Chaconne for the Left Hand from the Violin Partita No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1004

– intermission –

Katherine Jacobson and Leon Fleisher, piano four hands
SCHUBERT   Fantasy in F Minor for piano four-hands, D. 940
RAVEL-GARBAN   La Valse

The New York Times called American composer and harpist Hannah Lash’s work “striking and resourceful…handsomely brooding,” raving “you hoped to hear it again.” And artists have certainly agreed; her works have been commissioned by numerous orchestras and string quartets, including the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Minnesota Orchestra and JACK Quartet, and performed at the country’s top venues, such as Carnegie Hall, Disney Concert Hall, (Le) Poisson Rouge, Tanglewood Music Center, and Aspen Music Festival.

PROGRAM:

Stalk (2008)
Hannah Lash, harp

Sonata for violin and piano (2015)
Jennifer Betz, violin
Shields-Collins Bray, piano

Three Shades Without Angles (2014)
Jake Fridkis, flute
HeeSun Yang, viola
Hannah Lash, harp

Tree Suite
Hannah Lash, harp     

Pianists Shields-Collins Bray, Kenny Broberg (2017 silver medalist), Catharine Lysinger, Alex McDonald, Evan Mitchell, and Jonathan Tsay take on some of American classical music’s greatest hits. In this special afternoon showcase, revel in performances of pieces by John Corigliano, Frederic Rzewski, Aaron Jay Kernis, and David Del Tredici, as well as the 1981 Cliburn Competition commission of Leonard Bernstein’s “Touches.”

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PROGRAM

BERNSTEIN  Touches (1981)
Catharine Lysinger

RZEWSKI  Piano Piece No. 4 (1977)
Evan Mitchell

GOULD  Boogie Woogie Etude
Jonathan Tsay

DEL TREDICI  Virtuoso Alice (1984)
Alex McDonald

CORIGLIANO  Winging It (2008)
I. September 28, 2007
II. January 3, 2008
III. June 7, 2008
Shields-Collins Bray

RZEWSKI  Winnsboro Cotton Mill Blues (1981)
Evan Mitchell

KERNIS  Superstar Etude No. 1 (1992)
Jonathan Tsay

BARBER  Fuga from Sonata for Piano, op. 26 (1949)
Kenny Broberg

“Colors dance, moods swing, and Chen’s artistry blazes.” — The Times

After winning the Queen Elisabeth and Yehudi Menuhin competitions, this young violinist is forging an international career as an exceptional classical-music communicator, expanding the art form’s reach with his approachability and captivating stage presence. And he possesses the virtuosity and musicianship to match. As The Washington Post raved: “Ray Chen can do pretty much anything he wants on the violin.”

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Program

BEETHOVEN     Sonata for Piano and Violin No. 1 in D Major, op. 12
SAINT-SÄENS    Violin Sonata No. 1 in D Minor, op. 75

–  intermission –

YSAŸE                  Sonata for Solo Violin in E Minor, op. 27, no. 4
DE FALLA           Suite populaire espagnole
MONTI                Czardas

“He is set to be one of this century’s big names.” — London Telegraph

“A major new pianist has arrived.” — The New York Times

The accolades are piling up fast for this young Russian-born German pianist. He won Gramophone’s Recording of the Year 2016 award. After his sold-out Carnegie Hall debut in February 2017, The New York Times proclaimed him “one of the essential artists of his generation.” Igor Levit is one of those forceful performers who makes an instant strong impression on audiences, with original, bracing takes on beloved repertoire. In a world full of impressive young pianists, find out why he is pulling away from the pack.

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Program

Bach/Brahms       Chaconne in D Minor
Shostakovich        Preludes and Fugues for Piano, op. 87, nos. 1-5
Schumann             Theme and Variations in E-flat Major, WoO 24

– intermission-

Wagner/Liszt        “Solemn March to the Holy Grail” from Wagner’s Parsifal
Liszt/Busoni          Fantasy and Fugue on the Chorale “Ad nos, ad salutarem undam”

with John Arida, piano

“The vocal and physical beauty, the natural stage charisma, the sure dramatic instincts, to win all hearts from the outset.” — Chicago Tribune

With her “chocolatey mezzo-soprano” (Opera News), Isabel Leonard, this star who dazzled audiences in Fort Worth Opera’s Cinderella and Santa Fe Opera’s world premiere of Cold Mountain, has quickly become one of the world’s leading vocal artists. Experience this radiant performer in a recital of songs by American master Leonard Bernstein, as we honor the centennial of his birth. It’s a perfect program to highlight Leonard’s theatrical chops—and one of the luminous voices of our age.

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“Remarkable intelligence, interpretation and artistry.” — Seattle Times

Emanuel Ax is in the top rank of international piano stars, with a career that has taken him to every major venue and orchestra in the world. His return to Fort Worth—in this lovely smaller venue—will be an extraordinary treat for local piano lovers. “His greatness, his overwhelming authority as musician, technician, and probing intellect emerges quickly as he plays,” says the Los Angeles Times. “Within minutes, we are totally captured by his intensity and pianistic achievement.”

PROGRAM

MOZART          Piano Sonata No. 15 in F Major, K. 533/494
LISZT                Tre Sonetti del Petrarca
BACH                 Partita No. 5 in G Major, BWV 829

–  intermission –

BEETHOVEN   Andante favori in F Major, WoO 57
BEETHOVEN   Sonata No. 21 in C Major, op. 53 (“Waldstein”)

“Remarkable intelligence, interpretation and artistry.” — Seattle Times

Emanuel Ax is in the top rank of international piano stars, with a career that has taken him to every major venue and orchestra in the world. His return to Fort Worth—in this lovely smaller venue—will be an extraordinary treat for local piano lovers. “His greatness, his overwhelming authority as musician, technician, and probing intellect emerges quickly as he plays,” says the Los Angeles Times. “Within minutes, we are totally captured by his intensity and pianistic achievement.”

Program

MOZART          Piano Sonata No. 15 in F Major, K. 533/494
LISZT                Tre Sonetti del Petrarca
BACH                 Partita No. 5 in G Major, BWV 829

–  intermission –

BEETHOVEN   Andante favori in F Major, WoO 57
BEETHOVEN   Sonata No. 21 in C Major, op. 53 (“Waldstein”)

“Yo-Yo Ma’s heiress apparent.” — New York magazine

“One of the most admired pianists of his generation.” — The New York Times

Two of today’s most exciting young artists are a dream team in their acclaimed recitals together. Cellist Alisa Weilerstein’s impassioned performance style, breathtaking technique, and commitment to new music helped earn her a MacArthur “genius” award at age 29. She has met her musical match in Inon Barnatan, a poet of the keyboard whose sincerity and expressiveness rival his astonishing technical abilities. When these two artists come together, says the Denver Post, “they bring urgency, intensity, and edginess … there is no playing it safe.”

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Program

MENDELSSOHN    Sonata No. 2 in D Major, op. 58
BRITTEN                  Sonata in C Major, op. 65

– intermission –

MACKEY                   Through Your Fingers
RACHMANINOFF  Sonata in G Minor, op. 19

“Yo-Yo Ma’s heiress apparent.” — New York magazine

“One of the most admired pianists of his generation.” — The New York Times

Two of today’s most exciting young artists are a dream team in their acclaimed recitals together. Cellist Alisa Weilerstein’s impassioned performance style, breathtaking technique, and commitment to new music helped earn her a MacArthur “genius” award at age 29. She has met her musical match in Inon Barnatan, a poet of the keyboard whose sincerity and expressiveness rival his astonishing technical abilities. When these two artists come together, says the Denver Post, “they bring urgency, intensity, and edginess … there is no playing it safe.”

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Program

MENDELSSOHN    Sonata No. 2 in D Major, op. 58
BRITTEN                  Sonata in C Major, op. 65

– intermission –

MACKEY                   Through Your Fingers
RACHMANINOFF  Sonata in G Minor, op. 19

“…sometimes boldly projected, sometimes intimately hushed, but always with a strongly personal stamp.” — Dallas Morning News

“His playing was crisp and effervescent, with crystalline trills.” — The New York Times

On June 10, 2017, 28-year-old Yekwon Sunwoo of South Korea was named gold medalist of the Fifteenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. An alumnus of three major American conservatories (Curtis, Juilliard, and Mannes), he has been hailed for “his total command over the instrument and its expressiveness” (San Francisco Examiner). Come warmly welcome this champion back to the Bass Hall stage as he begins his first Cliburn concert tour, which takes him around the world in recital and with orchestra this season, including to Chicago, Los Angeles, Brussels, and Seoul.

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Program

MOZART       Romance in A-flat Major, K. AnH 205
MOZART       Rondo in A Minor, K. 511
MOZART       Sonata No. 10 in C Major, K. 330

– intermission –

SCHUBERT   Moments musicaux, D. 780

RAVEL             La Valse

 

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